CONSTITUTION
What is a constitution and why is it important?
A constitution provides the basis for governance in a country, which is essential to making sure that everyone's interests and needs are addressed. It determines how laws are made, and details the process by which the government rules. Imagine a world without corruption·
Written and unwritten
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Flexible and Rigid
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Unitary and Federal
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Democratic constitution.
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Republican and
Monarchical constitution. ...
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Presidential and
parliamentary constitution.
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characteristics of a good constitution:
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Adaptability:
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Responsibility and
accountability:
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Separation of powers
of the government:
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Representation of the
people in government:
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Protects the
fundamental human rights of citizens:
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Clarity:
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Independence of the
judiciary:
It guarantees Equity, Freedom and Justice
REASONS OR NEED FOR CONSTITUTION
(1) basic rules-
It has the basic rule on which democracy functions. it guides the functioning of a democracy. (2) rights-
It defines the right of a citizen over the state and other persons.
(3) citizenship-
It determines the various
provisions for gaining and losing citizenship of the country.
Effectiveness of Constitution
the constitution limits the power of the government by
guaranteeing certain fundamental rights to people
A Brief Background Constitutional History of Pakistan:
By the end of World War II, the British imperial government granted independence to its Indian colony and for that matter, the British Parliament enacted the Indian Independence Act, 1947.
Under the Act, the British Crown relinquished its sovereign powers over India and transferred those powers to the newly established dominions of India and Pakistan on 14 August 1947.
The Government of India Act, 1935, hitherto the constitution of British India, was amended to bring it in consonance with the aims and objectives of independence as laid down in the 1947 Act.
The combination of these two constitutional instruments
served as an interim constitutional order for both countries until their
respective constituent assemblies adopted their own constitutions.
Constitution of Pakistan of 1956
The Constitution of 1956 was the fundamental law of Pakistan from March 1956 until 1958
It was the first constitution adopted by independent Pakistan.
There were 234 articles 13 parts and 6 schedules.
Constitution of Pakistan 1973
The 1973 constitution was the first in Pakistan to be framed by elected representatives.
The
Constitution states that all laws are to conform with the injunctions of Islam
as laid down in the Quran and Sunnah.
The 1973 constitution
contains 280 articles and 7 schedules, and establishes a
centralized federal system.
The salient feature of the 1973 Constitution.
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Parliamentary Form of
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Bicameral Legislature.
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Fundamental Rights. ...
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Pakistan to be a
Welfare State.